C-DOT Unveils 14 Indigenous Quantum Products to Strengthen Security of India's Communication Networks

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, unveiled 14 indigenous Quantum Products developed in the areas of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) during its 43rd Foundation Day celebrations in New Delhi. The products unveiled include: Q-AKSHAY CD: A compact, fibre-base...


IAF INTERNATIONAL SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 COMMENCES AT CHANDIGARH

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Air Force International Squash Championship 2026 commenced at Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station Chandigarh marking the beginning of a prestigious international sporting event that brings together the finest squash talent from India and abroad. The opening ceremony was graced by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff as the Chief Guest. He welcomed all participants and highlighted the importance of interna...


INS NIPUN COMMISSIONED INTO THE INDIAN NAVY

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar Class, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 31 Aug 2026, marking a significant enhancement of the Navy's deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue capabilities. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Co...


Raksha Rajya Mantri to inaugurate second Annual Trident Lecture of CENJOWS

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the second Annual Trident Lecture of the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on September 1, 2026. During the event, RRM will deliver a Special Address on 'Leveraging the Potential of Next Generation for Nation Building'. As a part of CENJOWS' anniversary celebrations, the Lecture is being organised on the theme 'National Resurgence through...


Raksha Mantri to undertake annual performance review of 16 DPSUs in New Delhi

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will undertake the annual performance review of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi on September 1, 2026, underscoring the importance of developing new indigenous technologies and enhancing exports. During the event, the CMDs of seven DPSUs - Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited ...


Collective commitment necessary to build resilient minds, strengthen connected campuses and advance student wellbeing, says Director, IIT Indore, Dr. Suhas S. Joshi

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Director, IIT Indore, Dr. Suhas S. Joshi, today called for a collective commitment to build resilient minds, strengthen connected campuses and advance student wellbeing. He was speaking at the conclusion of the workshop on positive mental health, resilience and wellbeing, at the Indian Institute of Technology, Indore. He added that the key learnings gained from the Workshop must be translated into sustained institutional practices ...


Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed media on Semicon 2.0

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today addressed the media and outlined the Government's vision for taking India's semiconductor ecosystem to the next level. On the occasion, notifications for all six pillars of the Semicon 2.0 Scheme were issued, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's semiconductor design and manufacturing c...


Digital India BHASHINI Division Organises BHASHINI शिल्पी in Nepal; Brings Developers Together to Build the Future of Language AI

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, organised a BHASHINI शिल्पी session today at the Embassy of India, Kathmandu. The session brought together developers, technology practitioners and innovators from Nepal to explore the possibilities of building with Language AI. D...


4th Indo-German Environment Forum to be held in New Delhi on September 1, 2026

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav, along with German Minister for Environment, Climate Protection, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety H.E. Carsten Schneider, will co-chair the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum, themed 'Together For More Resilience', in New Delhi on 01.09.2026. The Indo-German Environment Forum is the highest-level bilateral forum between India and Germany on environ...


DRI seizes over 42 kg foreign-origin gold worth more than RS. 65 crore in crackdown on gold smuggling

India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 6.85 kg gold in wax form seized at Mumbai airport 15.61 kg gold seized by DRI in coordination with BSF in Nadia district 1.74 kg gold seized by DRI in coordination with BSF Seized gold and silver at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu Continuing its sustained crackdown on organised gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has, in a series of intelligence-led operations across the country in recent days, seized over...